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News & Updates
NICHD issues Releases and Media Advisories to the news media. Science Updates and Spotlights explain NICHD research findings and public health issues to the general public. An Item of Interest is a short announcement such as an initiative launch or a notable staff change. Director’s Corner posts are monthly updates from the NICHD director.
Getting to Know the New NICHD Director
Little Glands, Big Effects: Understanding and Treating Adrenal Gland Disorders
Rare cancers may masquerade as ADHD in children, NIH researchers suggest
Children with Cushing syndrome may have higher suicide risk
Neuroscience Research Resources
NIH researchers link chromosome region to gigantism
NICHD podcast features research on adrenal gland disorders
2012 Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Annual Report
Scientific Vision: The Next Decade
NICHD reorganizes extramural program
NICHD vision statement now available online
Research for a Lifetime: Commemorating the NICHD’s 50th Anniversary
Release of the 2011 Division of Intramural Research (DIR) Annual Report
Constantine A. Stratakis Named New NICHD Intramural Director
Constantine A. Stratakis, M.D., D.Sc, has been named Scientific Director of the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) at the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Immediately preceding his appointment, Dr. Stratakis served as the Acting Scientific Director of the DIR since June of 2009.